The 2017 Road King Special.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/moto...AtGjiq#image=7

Good job Cycle World. I went with the 2017 SGS because I wanted the fairing but that RKS is one heck of a good looking bike.

I was surprised that no Indians made the list, I'm sure they'll blame it on bias.

 

Yeah the RKS is a sweet bike. I rode one in Daytona and really like it. But for touring it lacks all the things We need and enjoy.

Congrats HD.

There were a few bikes selct d that I have not heard of?

As for Indian they really have nothing but a copy of each HD group with ugly fenders.

 

Ya but you can say thats anything with a vtwin. I have to give indian their due, they make a nice ride.

 

Thought it would be the GoldWing of 2017.

Unfortunately, the "new, improved" 2018 GW leaves a lot to be desired (from riders I've talked to.)

They feel Honda has lost their way, when it comes to touring. Sales will tell them if it was a good idea to shake up the GW fans.

I know Dyna fans feel like Charger fans. Left out in the cold...

 

It's $4.6K more than a BMW R1200RT and $3K more than the standard Road King which comes with a windshield, and is a better touring bike.

I think CW has gone off the rails.

 

I don't think a lot of reviewers think about touring in the same way some of us do. I think of touring as 2 up, for at least 2 weeks, even with 3star accommodations, everything packed on the bike.

That's why I have the TriGlide, and a RoadKing. In Southern California, a day ride is 300 miles, which is great on the RoadKing. But, I wouldn't want to do 4,000 miles 2up on the RoadKing.

Your opinion may vary. But, I don't care...

 

I too think the Road King is an awesome bike, but do my Touring on the SGS. I Rode long distances behind windshields for many years, but now enjoy the added protection and amenities of a fairing.

 

I rode an Indian Chieftain for three years before I bought my SGS. Indian does indeed make a nice bike and I expected to see a Chieftain Limited or a RM in the list somewhere. I enjoy both Harley and Indian and would own both if money was no object.

 

I think that some fellers believe touring is a hundred miles of local road. Sometimes it's just another bike's turn to shine.

 

So the best touring bike made doesn't come with a windshield???

OooooKayyyy......